Double Silver Inkwell
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
Sheffield Plate
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Silver
Vintage 1920s Scottish Inkwells
Silver Plate
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Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Metal, Silver
Antique 1830s Russian Inkwells
Silver
Vintage 1910s English Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells
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Silver
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Brass
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Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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EPNS
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Russian Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Silver
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Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets
Silver Plate
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Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desk Accessories
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Cut Glass, Wood
20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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Art Glass
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Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Boxwood
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Inkwells
Wood, Glass, Feathers
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Ash
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Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Inkwells
Silver
20th Century German Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Other Inkwells
Silver
Antique 1890s English Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Inkwells
Silver Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Empire Inkwells
Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Georgian Desk Sets
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Inkwells
Antique 1890s European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells
Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Islamic Inkwells
Ceramic
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Finding the Right inkwells for You
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
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